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Are prices still climbing or have they eased up a bit???
MAY1979 replied to InfantTerrible's topic in Comics General
Or bad lighting at cgc. Ive seen more than one resub, for an autograph, that has receied a bump in pq. Anyhow it proves my earlier about the contingent statement correct - Thanks -
Are prices still climbing or have they eased up a bit???
MAY1979 replied to InfantTerrible's topic in Comics General
According to a contingent of folks, like cough Bob Storms cough, nothing is more important for a slabbed book than thems White Pages. As for me I'll gladly take ow/w on a pre 1980 9.8, or OW on a pre 1966 9.8 or 9.6 if its 30% or more less dough than WP. -
Are prices still climbing or have they eased up a bit???
MAY1979 replied to InfantTerrible's topic in Comics General
Paying more for books with perceived greater beauty seems to align with "Buy the book not the slab label". At least to a degree. Inferior copies should only fetch non-premium prices. Of course in a bubble that may not apply but it still ain't wise. -
Are prices still climbing or have they eased up a bit???
MAY1979 replied to InfantTerrible's topic in Comics General
Edited my post a few times before you response. But yeah Eternals one is not going to be a $50 9.8 book again but it also wont be 2k ever again and will not be 1k ever again. $300 is probably where it will average out in the next 1-2 years. And yeah boring uninteresting comic and boring uninteresting film. Sellers need to adapt to what ever the market conditions are. Steady cash flow is far more important than getting the highest price, only during a one-in-a-lifetime bubble is that possible across the board. Those who fail to adapt had better have a decent day job -
Are prices still climbing or have they eased up a bit???
MAY1979 replied to InfantTerrible's topic in Comics General
Of course any thing I want at CL sells for more than i can get in on eBay. I'm sure ask 10 people the same and you'll get 8 different answers. I think the part to consider is with the bubble burst its a new frontier and new normal's not yet in place. -
Are prices still climbing or have they eased up a bit???
MAY1979 replied to InfantTerrible's topic in Comics General
Agree with a large part of your post but NOT the bold unless you were referring to volatility both up and down. The Comic Market like many memorability markets received a huge pandemic bump from 2020-early 2022 with heavy influx of cash and new collectors. That bubble no longer exists and fewer and fewer of those who jumped on the bandwagon remain each day. With the bubble burst paired with current economic condition, prices on many books are beginning to return to their 2019 levels. For those selling comics as a primary source of income a bias exists in that I'm sure their heart wants the return to the bubble salad days (daze), but you for example logically know of course that won't happen, and for those possessing true business acumen and the understanding of cash flow is king it won't matter all that much. The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing - Socrates Please note my signature. -
Are prices still climbing or have they eased up a bit???
MAY1979 replied to InfantTerrible's topic in Comics General
Bargain hunting? Raw Resurgence? Displeasure with CGC or the other grading entities? Slabs that remained with pandemic bubble asking prices? All of those? BTW I just pulled trigger on some $250 slabs that during the bubble routinely command 1.5k+ . They will probably drop further but I figured I've wanted them for a while and they like many other slabbed books are now at or approaching 2019 levels. -
Fewer big v numerous small
MAY1979 replied to Ollie1733's topic in Newbie Comic Collecting Questions
There are different Era's in comics what applies for 1960's books may not apply at all of 2010's comics or vice-versa Example anyone spending 2-5K for a book from the last 15 years is probably paying near full bubble rate which is far from smart, but 2-5k for a minor 1960's Marvel key depending on condition might be a great investment. Please expand on the parameters of your question for higher quality than generic answers. Noting of course its your first post and in many cases there is never a second -
Copper's Heating/Selling Well on Ebay
MAY1979 replied to fastballspecial's topic in Copper Age Comic Books
Thing is C and D level Marvel Characters are pretty much equivalent to B+ Level DC characters. Booster is a C+, perhaps a B level DC to some, so at best a Marvel D or E level Character All need to think twice before "investing" in Booster books. Currently Booster 1 1986 is down nearly 50% off itspandemic highs and it took some recent Gunn chatter to get it back to even that feeble level. Once that subsides it will continue it's March back to 2 figure level. Bottom line if it ain't Marvel then it AIN'T Marvel. P.S. I'll be glad if I'm wrong as 70's and 80's DC was my thing but sadly I'm never wrong in cases where I'd benefit fiscally for being so. -
Simpsons Comics and Stories #1 w/poster…
MAY1979 replied to Rayzor13's topic in Comic Book Grading and Restoration Issues
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Will never use CCS again
MAY1979 replied to Acolyte33's topic in Comic Book Grading and Restoration Issues
Don't look for anything to improve until Blackrock divests themselves of CGC. It's not if but when and that will likley be as soon as profits skew lower. -
Would You Rather Have (1) $30,000 Comic or (300) $100 Comics
MAY1979 replied to Ryan.'s topic in Comics General
There was no info or parameters specified in the first post nor in the title. Without knowing more no logical decisions can be made. -
I like the classy look of the new Pedigree Labels
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Would You Rather Have (1) $30,000 Comic or (300) $100 Comics
MAY1979 replied to Ryan.'s topic in Comics General
^ Ryan which is your choice, and why? -
username = joeypost
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3.0- 4.0 dependent on grader if book is "frail" a clean and pressing might damage it? IMHO consult with pro like joeyp
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PGM - Star Trek #1 (Gold Key)
MAY1979 replied to juniperpt's topic in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?
With a quality pressing perhaps a 4.5. IMHO ask joeypost -
ASM 238 press/grade question…
MAY1979 replied to Sammyk0130's topic in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?
IMHO at current time money would be better spent simply purchasing a 7.0 or 7.5 or 8.0 newsstand versus throwing more money on this book - unless this specific copy has personal meaning. -
PGM - Star Trek #2 (Gold Key)
MAY1979 replied to juniperpt's topic in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?
Great book. 6.5 - 7.0 -
Did not realize they were only 10%, given lower amount of viewers seems fair
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Now I see it. Stupid auto-spell checker!
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Pretty near a 20 year old term. Origin's in on-line (video) gaming. For purpose of my original post you can substitute it for; rube,simpleton,novice,neophyte newb Someone who is new to the activity that they are currently partaking in. Very often this term is used pertaining to computer games.
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My opinion is on non-trading cards Goldin auctions get fewer eyeballs and since the bubble burst they no longer get uninformed newb's with deep pockets. Why not Comiclink or Heritage? The fee's on the former are more reasonable as well.
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I seem to recall similar. Those with GPA membership may be able to pull data?
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Lets see your books that have 50 or fewer copies on the Census
MAY1979 replied to frozentundraguy's topic in Comics General
Books CGC Label CGC Total Avg. Grade 10 9.9 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.2 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.8 1.5 1.0 0.5 1. Dennis the Menace 13 (11/82, Marvel Comics) Last issue. Universal 1 9.80 1 Books CGC Label CGC Total Avg. Grade 10 9.9 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.2 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.8 1.5 1.0 0.5 1. Hugga Bunch 6 (8/87, Marvel Comics) Universal 1 9.60 1 Not many 1980's Marvel's with Census Pops as low as these as well as general lack of interest. Even CGC did not care enough about them to give them the "last issue" notation